The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (ALCA) presents

Point of view, an exhibit by Sandra Hildreth

Saturday June 28 thru Sunday July 27

Opening reception Saturday June 28,  2 – 4 pm

Point of View iincludes primarily of plein air paintings, all done in the Adirondacks. The story of the Adirondacks goes from thousands of years of care by the indigenous people, to the economic abuse of westward expansion. We have been rewriting the Adirondack story and the future chapters are being shaped by the ones we are living in. 

Hildreth writes “all my paintings tell their own parts of the story, if one looks closely. It might be a record of those days in late October when the tamaracks turn orange, or feature the gentle colors of sunset that transform the eastern sky. This exhibit invites the viewer to examine the paintings and the land – what story do they tell and how do they fit into your story. How can we make sure the story goes on?”

Hildreth will also be one of the artists-in-residence at the Adirondack Experience museum this summer, between the dates of July 20 and August 2. Visitors will be able to chat with and watch Sandra work on new paintings and if attending at the right time, participate in an instructional activity. One of her paintings is now part of the Art & Artists: Inspiration in the Wild permanent exhibit.

And also at ALCA…

Schwarz & Bournaki Duo

Saturday, June 28, 7:30 pm

Experience the spellbinding artistry of cellist Julian Schwarz and pianist Marika Bournaki, an award-winning duo, in their return to the Arts Center

For more information and tickets, visit HERE.  

ALCA, 8897 State Route 30, Blue Mountain Lake

East Branch Friends of the Arts presents

Lake Placid – North Elba Historical Society presents

Anyone can learn to write can learn drawing, as a pathway to personal growth and wellness. Classes are designed for all adult learners, regardless of artistic talent. The only masterpieces we hope to create are better versions of ourselves. 

FREE Plein-air drawing workshops are being offered for a limited time by award-winning artist and author James Lancel McElhinney. Discover New Vita Preserve. Learn more.  Register HERE , or send an email to newvidapreserve@gmail.com.

James Lancel McElhinney is the author of six books on drawing and painting. He is a Pollock Krasner Foundation and National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient. McElhinney holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Yale. His work is found in numerous museum collections. McElhinney is a Trustee of the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers, New York. He resides in the Champlain Valley and Manhattan. His studio is in the Ausable Valley. Find out more HERE.

The Bookstore Plus presents

Monday Morning Storytime

Monday, June 30, 10 am 

The Bookstore Plus hosts a weekly Summer Storytime and craft hour for children on Mondays at 10 am at the store from June 30 thru August 25, 2025. Our storyteller reads to the curious listeners and then guides them through a themed, fun craft activity. We provide all the materials needed for craft time at no cost. Join us in our children’s section! 

Our theme for Monday, June 30 is Bad Kitty! Bad Kitty celebrates 20 years! Our storyteller will read Poor Puppy and Bad Kitty and Bad Kitty Goes to the Beach by Nick Bruel. For our craft, we will make Bad Kitty headbands!

Storytime is geared towards children ages 3 and up, but all children are welcome!

The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main Street, Lake Placid

Adirondack Center for Writing presents

Your Life in Song

Tuesdays, July 1 – 29, 7 – 8 pm, via Zoom

This online 5-week songwriting workshop welcomes everyone—from complete beginners to seasoned musicians. The only requirement is your willingness to explore your own experiences through sound and words.

The instructor is Concetta Abbate, violinist, vocalist, and music composer.

Learn more and register HERE.

Spirit of Place Art Exhibit

Keene Arts Presents

Snowfort Books presents

Music in the Stacks

Sunday, June 29, 2025, 1 pm

We are thrilled to welcome Meadowmount, the world-renowned music school for violin, viola, and cello—located right here in Westport.

Join us for an intimate recital nestled among the shelves in our acoustically warm bookstore.

Snowfort Books, 6592 Main Street, Westport

In Case You Missed It

“North Words: The Pendragon Theater’s curtain call at Brandy Brook.”

North Country Public Radio’s podcast North Words’ host Mitch Teich chatted with Pendragon managing director Michael Aguirre about the upcoming season, and was also joined by Harry Gordon, the architect who serves as the owner’s representative at the new building, and by longtime Pendragon supporter and board member Holly Wolff.

Listen in or read the piece HERE.

Image: The new theatre space will not seat many more people than the current space, but the theatre itself will be much larger and more versatile when it opens next year. Photo: Mitch Teich

Whitcomb’s Gallery presents

Adirondack Art Association Member Show

Thursday, July 3 through Saturday, September 6

The Adirondack Art Association will take residency at Whotcomb’s for this show.

In addition to the Association’s gallery on Main Street in Essex, they will feature a rotating roster of their artists at Whitcomb’s. Artists will include Robert Harper (Printmaker Artist), William Crosby (Painter/Photographer), and Danae Dehne (Ceramicist).

Find out more HERE.

Whitcomb’s Arts, 1598 NYS RT 22, Essex

Also from the Adirondack Art Association 

More info HERE.

Adirondack Art Association in Essex, 2310 Main St, Essex